Malika received an A.S. degree from Collin College, a B.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders from Texas Woman's University, and a M.S. in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas. She has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2010 and has worked in human services for municipalities, school districts, the State of Texas, and colleges and universities. Malika has a Ph.D. in Health Services Research from the University of North Texas with a concentration in Behavior Analysis. 


Supplemental training include intern assignments at Walt Disney World Resort in the Services for Guests with Disabilities department where she provided services to support resort accessibility for guests with disabilities. In addition, she gained experience at the National SafeCare Training and Research Center at Georgia State University working with evidence-based parenting programs dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.


Malika's areas of experience include:

  • Parents and caregivers of abused and neglected children

  • Aging adults residing in nursing facilities

  • Adults with intellectual disabilities

  • Moderate to severe challenging behaviors

  • Children and adults diagnosed with autism

  • Undergraduate students at risk for academic probation

  • Children with challenging behaviors in daycare/preschool settings

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Additional skills include fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) with work experience as a certified ASL interpreter for school-age children as well as adults.​ Malika is dedicated to improving the quality of life of her clients by providing high quality behavioral services driven by her passion for education and helping others create positive changes in their lives.

Our Team

Malika Pritchett Ph.D., BCBA, LBA

Behavior Analyst


Jamaun Willis, MEd, BCBA, LBA

Behavior Analyst


    Positive Enlightenment

    Behavioral Services & Consulting

 

Jamaun graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. He then earned a Master’s Degree in Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction: Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University.

Jamaun has over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults with disabilities. Jamaun has provided services in several capacities including direct care, management, and administrative roles. Most recently, Jamaun served as the Director of Education and Training for a large Intermediate Care Facility operated by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. In this role he was in charge of oversight and implementation of vocational services and skill acquisition programming for over 300 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

In 2011, Jamaun channeled his passion for providing high quality, evidence-based services to the private sector by joining Positive Enlightenment’s team.